| 摘要 |
A combination lethal/non-lethal firearm device is disclosed wherein a lethal gun, pistol or rifle that conventionally fires solid projectiles in the form of bullets, is converted to a non-lethal defensive weapon by means of a novel canister unit attachment which will deploy a non lethal chemical fluid such as tear gas or pepper gas. The novel non-lethal apparatus uncomplicated in construction and is adapted for easy use and inexpensive maintenance. The non-lethal apparatus has a top portion which is removably attached to the underside of the barrel, and a rear mounting portion attached to a trigger guard of a firearm. The direction of fire of the fluid propellant therein is along the firearm barrel and in the same line of fire as the trajectory of a solid projectile bullet of the firearm. Activation of the chemical dispenser is achieved by a novel means of pressing a force application pad near the trigger guard, the force application pad being attached to a pivoting arm which communicates with an actuating button on the canister, whereby the chemical agent is propelled out of the apparatus. Because of the mechanical advantage gained by the pivoting arm, an extraordinary amount of strength is no longer necessary to deploy the non lethal propellant and a peace officer may quickly and easily choose the better of lethal or non lethal defensive procedures.
|
